Date:
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:33:15 -0500 [03:33:15 PM EST]
From:
Lee Haynes
To:
'Randall Tessier'
Subject:
RE: Tim McGee Benefit
Randy,
The only chance of a fundraiser here would be using the banquet hall, and wehave no avails on Friday/Saturday until November 2009. My July is alreadycompletely booked in the club anyway.There is no way that we could ever do a benefit on a weekend in the clublike that. In these hard economic times it's just not possible to do that.Like I mentioned earlier the best bet would be to find a date in thebanquet hall and we might be able to donate a portion of the room fees, butthe only weekend dates we have is March, April, November at this point Ibelieve. That is something you would need to speak with our Banquet Managerabout. Her name is Anna Glinn and her email is https://web.mail.umich.edu/blue/imp/.ThanksLee HaynesEntertainment Director/Talent BuyerUpfront & Company102 E. Main St.Marquette, MI 49855(906)228-5200 (ext 110)(906)226-2824 (fax)http://www.upfrontandcompany.com/
Dear All:
Aside from being unfamiliar with the grammatical structure of the English language, I think Mr. Haynes is trying to tell us Upfront is not interested. I find it odd that their bar can’t make money when you pack the joint, pay nothing to the band, and sell oodles of overpriced drinks. I must admit, however, that while perhaps a bit more money might have been made with the double venue, for purely selfish reasons I prefer the two nights in Big Bay option. Besides, I know Mr. Beamer’s (wasn’t he in Great Expectations?) excited about this, and now I don’t have to tell him about any change in plans. “Might be able to donate a PORTION of the room fees?” How kind of these self-important mercenaries. Am I to believe these “hard economic times” have even squeezed some nouveau-riche, dot-com millionaires to the point that they can’t spare a dime for those less fortunate than themselves? Maybe we should hold a benefit for the Upfront’s owners. We might raise enough to re-varnish their western cedar, palatial estate on Bear Lake with Sikkens.
Love - Randy
Aside from being unfamiliar with the grammatical structure of the English language, I think Mr. Haynes is trying to tell us Upfront is not interested. I find it odd that their bar can’t make money when you pack the joint, pay nothing to the band, and sell oodles of overpriced drinks. I must admit, however, that while perhaps a bit more money might have been made with the double venue, for purely selfish reasons I prefer the two nights in Big Bay option. Besides, I know Mr. Beamer’s (wasn’t he in Great Expectations?) excited about this, and now I don’t have to tell him about any change in plans. “Might be able to donate a PORTION of the room fees?” How kind of these self-important mercenaries. Am I to believe these “hard economic times” have even squeezed some nouveau-riche, dot-com millionaires to the point that they can’t spare a dime for those less fortunate than themselves? Maybe we should hold a benefit for the Upfront’s owners. We might raise enough to re-varnish their western cedar, palatial estate on Bear Lake with Sikkens.
Love - Randy
2 comments:
Dear Upfront:
why don't you guys live up to your name and be direct about your agenda. Here's the subtext of your response to hosting this event: "Let's put a local benefit on a weeknight. I mean we're dead anyway, and we can make some money off of someone else's misfortune. Since everything is marketable in these 'hard economic times,' we'll act like we want to contribute something (offer a discount on the Banquet Room), fill the joint, and look like a community minded business." Such noble intentions!
Sincerely - Bernie Madoff
Randy,
Plan C from outer space, too funny. If we need another venue, my good friend is the owner of Pasqualis bar in Negaunee. It has plenty of room and a staqe. Let me know and I can talk to Clark jr.
You sure didn't pull any punches in your response to the Upfront. Thanks for everything.
your friend, Tim
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